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Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas
Promotional poster
GenreChristmas
Written byKim Duran
Directed byBroni Likomanov
StarringBret Iwan
Bill Farmer
Daniel Ross
Tress MacNeille
Kaitlyn Robrock
Jim Cummings
Brock Powell
Nika Futterman
April Winchell
ComposersBeau Black & David Goldsmith (songs)
Tony Morales (underscore)
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersRob LaDuca
Mark Seidenberg
ProducerBradley Bowlen
EditorReid Kramer
Running time46 minutes
Production companyDisney Television Animation
Original release
NetworkDisney Junior
ReleaseDecember 2, 2021 (2021-12-02)

Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas is a musical Christmas television special released on December 2, 2021 on Disney Junior. It is produced by Disney Television Animation.[1] It is the second spin-off special of Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures after Mickey's Tale of Two Witches. The events of the film take place after the final episode of the series.

Premise

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Mickey and his pals usually celebrate at the same location at Hot Dog Hills every Christmas. However, when the locations get mixed up, it's a wild ride filled with hilarity and doubts as our lovable band of friends race against time throughout multiple countries to get home in time for Christmas.[2]

Voice cast

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Songs

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  • "The Merriest is Yet To Come" – sung by Minnie & the gang[14]
  • "The Perfect Gift" – sung by Mickey & the gang[15]
  • "Christmas Is" – sung by Minnie[16]
  • "Wish Upon a Christmas" – performed by Beau Black[17]
  • "What Makes Christmas Christmas" – sung by Mickey & the gang[18]

Release

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Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas premiered on December 2, 2021, on Disney Junior.[19] The television special was later released on DisneyNow.[20] It was subsequently made available for streaming on Disney+.[21]

Reception

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Critical response

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Ben Breitbart of LaughingPlace.com described Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas as a "strong holiday special," noting that it captures the nostalgia and joy of the season. He likened it to the Disney equivalent of a Hallmark movie, stating, "Spending time with familiar friends in a familiar setup is perfect to bring a smile to your face." He highly recommended the special for both family viewing and personal enjoyment.[22] Sydni Ellis of People included the special in their list of the "Best Christmas Movies to Stream on Disney+ in 2022."[23]

Marcus Gibson of BubbleBlabber gave Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas a grade of 7.5/10, saying it is a cute and engaging holiday special that satisfies Mickey Mouse fans of all ages. He found its straightforward storytelling and return of beloved characters, like Cuckoo Loca, charming and accessible for newcomers. Gibson praised the lighthearted adventures and heartwarming message about celebrating the holidays with loved ones.[24] Stephanie Snyde of Common Sense Media rated it three out of five stars, noting its positive messages and role models, emphasizing the importance of friends and family as demonstrated by the characters, and complimented the songs and humor throughout the special.[25]

Ratings

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On its premiere airing on Disney Junior at 7:00 p.m., the special was watched by 0.38 million viewers.[26] The special was broadcast again the next day on Disney Channel at 9:30 a.m. and was watched by 0.26 million viewers.[27]

Accolades

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List of awards and nominations for Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas
Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
2022 Children's and Family Emmy Awards Outstanding Voice Performance in a Preschool Animated Program Daniel Ross Won [28][29]
2023 Kidscreen Awards Best One-Off, Special or TV Movie: Preschool Bradley Bowlen, Mark Seidenberg, Rob LaDuca, Disney Television Animation Won [30][31]

In other media

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Books

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In September 2023, Disney Publishing Worldwide released a book inspired by the television special titled Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas.[32]

References

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  1. ^
    • "Disney Branded Television Announces All-New Kids Programming Content for Fall and Winter 2021 at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour". Business Wire. August 18, 2021. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
    • Brinlee, Morgan (December 1, 2021). "Take An Exclusive Look At Disney's New Mickey Mouse Christmas Movie Before It Airs". Romper. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
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  3. ^ "Voice Of Mickey Mouse (Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  4. ^ "Voice Of Minnie Mouse (Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  5. ^ "Voice Of Jenny (Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  6. ^ "Voice Of Donald Duck (Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  7. ^ "Voice Of Daisy Duck (Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  8. ^ "Voice Of Goofy Goof (Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  9. ^ "Voice Of Cuckoo Loca (Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  10. ^ "Voice Of Pete (Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  11. ^ "Voice Of Santa (Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  12. ^ "Voice Of Henry (Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  13. ^ "Voice Of Clarabelle Cow (Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  14. ^ "The Merriest is Yet To Come | Mickey & Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas". Disney Junior. December 2, 2021. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021 – via YouTube.
  15. ^ "The Perfect Gift 🎁 | Mickey & Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas". Disney Junior. December 2, 2021. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021 – via YouTube.
  16. ^ "Christmas Is ✨ | Mickey & Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas". Disney Junior. December 2, 2021. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021 – via YouTube.
  17. ^ "Wish Upon a Christmas 🌟 | Mickey & Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas". Disney Junior. December 2, 2021. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021 – via YouTube.
  18. ^ "What Makes Christmas Christmas 🎅 | Mickey & Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas". Disney Junior. December 2, 2021. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021 – via YouTube.
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  20. ^ "Watch Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas Season 1 Episode 1 - Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas". DisneyNow. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
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  22. ^ Breitbart, Ben (2021-12-02). "TV Review: "Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas" Offers Holiday Fun for All Ages". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
  23. ^ Ellis, Sydni (November 22, 2022). "The Best Christmas Movies to Stream on Disney+ in 2022". People. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  24. ^ Gibson, Marcus (December 3, 2021). "Review: Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas". Bubbleblabber. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  25. ^ Snyde, Stephanie. "Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas TV Review | Common Sense Media". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
  26. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 3, 2021). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Thursday 12.2.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATE #2". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on March 11, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  27. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 6, 2021). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Friday 12.3.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on April 16, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  28. ^ "2022 CAFE Nominees (ALL) - The Emmys". Emmy Awards. November 1, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  29. ^ White, Abbey (2022-12-12). "'Heartstopper,' 'Sesame Street' and 'The Baby-Sitters Club' Take Top Honors at Children's & Family Emmys". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  30. ^ "Kidscreen Awards". Kidscreen. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  31. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (2023-02-15). "Winners Announced for 14th Annual Kidscreen Awards". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
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